The Most Magnificent Maker's a to Z

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Kids Can Press

Just the Series: Most Magnificent

Annotation: The latest addition to The Most Magnificent series. In this vocabulary book, the characters from The Most Magnificent Thing walk readers from A to Z, through all the words little makers need to know. It captures the ups ("I is for IDEA. A gift from the imagination that wants to be made.") and downs ("P is for PATIENCE. Most things don't work the first time ... or the third time .... or even the twelfth time.") of creating and includes explanations of key concepts ("B is for BRAINSTORM. When ideas of all shapes and sizes rain onto the page.") Witty, clever and encouraging, it's sure to inspire endless magnificent making!

Genre: [Realistic fiction]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #362748

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Common Core/STEAM: STEAM

Publisher: Kids Can Press

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 09/05/23

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 1-525-30629-4

ISBN 13: 978-1-525-30629-7

Dewey: E

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Makerspaces. Juvenile fiction.
Handicraft. Juvenile fiction.
Science projects. Juvenile fiction.
Makerspaces. Fiction.
Handicraft. Fiction.
Science projects. Fiction.

Language: English

Reviews:

Kirkus Reviews

Alphabetical advice and encouragement for creative kids.In the third installment of the Magnificent books from author-illustrator Spires comes an A to Z of creation keywords and phrases for little inventors and artists, along with warm pieces of advice on making a project work. Spanning from straightforward vocabulary like "B is for BRAINSTORM" and "E is for EXPERIMENT" to the alphabetically redundant "O is for OLD OBJECTS" and "X is for X MARKS THE SPOT," the featured letters consist of mostly identifiable tools and tidbits such as pencils, scissors, and horseshoe magnets that may confuse very new readers but get the job done. The same unnamed white girl and puggish dog from past titles pursue various projects in the background, providing doggedness and determination even in the face of "Mistakes. / They happen. A lot," while the narration advises readers to "Try try tryâ¦and try again," even if you need to walk away. "Creating is a journey. You may not have figured it out yet, / but you can try again tomorrow." While this may not be the most magnificent "gift from the imagination," it does offer valuable advice for eager young makers and their inevitable impediments.ABCs for any budding creator. (Picture book. 5-10)

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Kirkus Reviews

Reading Level: 1.9

Interest Level: P-2

Lexile: AD620L

This latest addition to The Most Magnificent series highlights all the words little makers need to know.

In this delightful twist on a vocabulary book, the beloved characters from The Most Magnificent Thing walk with readers from A to Z, defining all the words they need to know about making. It perfectly captures the ups (I is for IDEA. A gift from the imagination that wants to be made) and the downs (P is for PATIENCE. Most things dont work the first time or the third time or even the twelfth time) all makers face and includes kid-perfect explanations of key concepts (B is for BRAINSTORM. When ideas of all shapes and sizes rain onto the page). Its a fun and clever alphabet journey, sure to inspire magnificent making of every kind!

Fans of the first two Most Magnificent books will be thrilled to discover the wit and wisdom their favorite girl and her dog have to offer in this new title. Bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Ashley Spires brings her one-of-a-kind humor, empathy and keen understanding of human nature to this informational picture book, providing children with vocabulary to help them navigate the creative process. Its an excellent motivational tool that showcases a growth mindset; the importance of imagining, innovating and making mistakes; and the character traits of perseverance and resilience. The first book in the series was adapted into an award-winning animated short film in 2019, and Millie Magnificent, an animated TV series based on the books, is currently in production for 2024.

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